Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 422

After waiting for two days, Cao Yong heard that the reason why Kangxi was angry that day was indeed because of Tibet.

This is a bit long to say, but to put it bluntly, the power of Lhazang Khan, who is now ruling Tibet, is a little unstable. He was threatened by the forces of the Mongolian Taiji Tsevanara Butan of the Jungar tribe, and submitted a book to Kangxi to seek the support of the central government. At the same time, he wrote a letter to send his second son back to Qinghai, hoping to compete with his cousins ​​for the territory of his great-grandfather Gu Shihan in Qinghai.

This Lhazang Khan, whose full name is Lhazanglubal, is the fourth generation Khan of Qinghai Heshuote Khanate. After his great-grandfather Gushi Khan, grandfather Dayan Khan, and father Dalai Khan, he ruled Tibet. More than ten years.

He was originally the second son of the Dalai Khan and had no right to inherit the Khan throne.In the 40th year of Kangxi, after the death of his father, the old King Khan, the throne of King Khan was succeeded by his elder brother Wangzal.In the 42nd year of Kangxi, he poisoned his brother to death, stole the throne of King Khan, and became the king of Tibet.

After Lhazang Khan ascended the Khan throne, he began a war to seize power in Tibet.

At that time, the people in power in Tibet included the Dalai Lama, the king of Tibet who ruled over military and political power, and the Dalai Lama, the head of religion, as well as the "Diba" who was in charge of the administrative affairs of the whole of Tibet.

From the time when Gushri Khan ascended the throne of the Tibetan king, the Diba regime was also established at the same time.After all, in the eyes of Tibetans, they are always on guard against the Mongols and are more willing to accept their own leadership.

Diba is usually held by the Dalai Lama's confidant chief, who usually assists the Dalai Lama in handling administrative affairs, and sometimes acts as the Dalai Lama's agent.

When Lazang Khan ascended the Khan throne, Sangye Gyatso, who was the fifth Dipa, had been in office for more than 20 years and had great influence.

After the fifth Dalai Lama passed away, Sangye Gyatso carried out a secret funeral in accordance with his will, secretly found the reincarnated soul boy, and placed them in secret.It was not until more than ten years later that his identity as a living Buddha was revealed, that is, the sixth Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso.

After some competition, Lhazang Khan won all the battles, led his troops into Lhasa, captured and killed Sangye Gyatso, abolished Tsangyang Gyatso who he supported, and made Yixi Gyatso the Dalai VI.

For the stability of Tibet, Kangxi named Lhazang Khan as "Yijiao Gongshun Khan".

Tibet was originally a dictatorial regime, and Lhazang Khan captured and killed Sangye Gyatso, and gained the support of many people.After all, Sangye Gyatso has been in power for more than 20 years, which has also attracted the envy of many Mongolian and Tibetan nobles.However, the abolition of Tsangyang Gyatso, who had been enthroned for several years, and the establishment of a new Living Buddha has attracted dissatisfaction from many people.

There are also rumors that the next Dalai Lama Ishi Gyatso is the illegitimate son of Lhazang Khan. Everyone does not recognize his identity. Tibetan monks and laymen do not recognize Ishi Gyatso as the reincarnation of the fifth Dalai Lama.

In their hearts, Tsangyang Gyatso, who "died of illness" by Qinghai Lake a few years ago, is the real Sixth Dalai Lama.Therefore, many religious figures united to find the reincarnated soul boy of Tsangyang Gyatso, Kasang Gyatso, among the people. They want to support him as the seventh Dalai Lama, and they have written to the court continuously, wanting to welcome him back to Tibet.

Lazang Khan felt that the situation in Tibet was unstable. In order to stabilize his own strength, he married the powerful neighbor Zhungeer on the one hand and sent his second son back to Qinghai on the other hand.

In order to hold back Lhazang Khan, under the pretext of saying goodbye to his beloved son-in-law, Taiji Tsewang Alabutan of the Zhungeer Department left the eldest son whom Lhazang Khan sent to Zhungeer to marry there, and refused to let him return for several years.

The second son sent by Lhazang Khan to be stationed in Qinghai was also dishonest and could not be recognized by his uncle.

Although Lazang Khan also lived in Qinghai in his early years, and Qinghai did have his ancestral territory, but because their ancestors ruled Tibet for several generations, they were always excluded from Qinghai in the hearts of Qinghai Zhutaiji. .

Lhazang Khan couldn't stay in Lhasa safely, and lost his old nest. He had no choice but to write to the imperial court, seeking asylum and support.

The northwest frontier has only been peaceful for more than ten years, and Kangxi does not want any war to be caused by Lazang Khan's greed.Although Kangxi was also very annoyed at Ge Ertaiji's arrogance, but he didn't intend to intervene.

He just made a decree, mentioning that Lazang Khan is "nearly sixty years old, so he should take care of himself", and ordered his son stationed in Qinghai to return to Lhasa, so that there would be no one around Lazang Khan, "wouldn't he be alone?"At the same time, he praised Lhazang Khan in a good way, saying that his sincerity "is not only known to me, but also known to everyone everywhere."

The sixteenth elder brother finished talking endlessly, but he was a little thirsty, so he picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Cao Yong was listening, but his expression was a little weird.

It was a battle between the Mongols and the Mongols. It's okay for the various Mongolian tribes to fight. If they were all like a family, the one who couldn't sleep would probably be Kangxi.

Even when appeasing the various ministries of Mongolia, the Qing government purposely re-demarcated the grasslands, suppressed the powerful among them, and supported the weak ones, which caused constant small conflicts within Mongolia.

It's just that "the reincarnated soul boy of Cangyang Gyatso" makes people feel so awkward.

This reincarnation is a saying in Tibetan Buddhism, which believes that after death, people will come to this world again through reincarnation.

But is Tsangyang Gyatso dead?So who is preaching in Alashan, Mongolia?

Regardless of whether the second sixth Dalai Ishi Gyatso enthroned in the Potala Palace is a real soul boy or not, the identity of the "reincarnated soul boy of Tsangyang Gyatso" may not be as real as the one recognized by Tibet. silver.

It’s just that no matter who wins the battle between Lazang Khan and the political and religious authorities in Tibet, Tsangyang Gyatso will not be able to “resurrect the dead”. What people need is not a lama who has gone through ups and downs, but a young lama. , playing small "watching".

Elder Sixteen put down the teacup and asked curiously, "By the way, why did you think of asking this? You are not a military officer, nor are you in the Ministry of War. What do you care about the situation in the Northwest?"

Cao Yong pointed to the application for leave that was not handed in on the case, and said: "The day before yesterday I wanted to see the handed-in paper, and just happened to meet the adults of the Lifan Academy, so I asked these few words. See what this means, Northwest really wants to chaos?"

Elder Sixteen said: "Who knows? The Mongols in the Northwest are the fiercest. Counting them now, they have stopped for more than ten years. When they can't keep up, they will make a fuss. Although the Ministry of Households has been chasing shortfalls over the years, the treasury is empty. , if you really move, it will be difficult."

After finishing speaking, he laughed himself, shook his head, and said: "Look, I was attracted by you. I am also worried about the country and the people. Why do I end up here? There is Huang Ama and all the elder brothers standing on top, and I still do it." My light-hearted elder brother is."

Because he heard that Cao Yong was thinking about asking for leave, he said to Cao Yong: "If you want to ask for a leave, take a look in two days. Huang Ama is not only worried about the northwest, but also for some other troubles. Wait for his old man to recover. Let's talk after you calm down, so as not to be implicated in vain."

Cao Yong nodded and said: "I see, it's not too late, and it's not too late."

Staying in the house is boring, Elder Sixteen looked at the sky, the weather is fine, and said with a smile: "Staying in the house, people will grow hair, let's go out for a walk, exercise your muscles..."

After speaking, I heard footsteps outside the door, and someone asked, "Is Master Cao there? Is our master here?"

It was Zhao Feng's movement, Brother Sixteen laughed and scolded: "This monkey bastard, you know that he is out looking for someone, so hurry up and get out of here."

Although Zhao Feng said that he didn't get in here, but his expression was not good, he was anxious to death, he hurriedly called Cao Yong to see him, and then he said to brother sixteen: "Master, it's not good, Tao Jinxiao and Cao Degui He was taken away by the adults at the guards' office!"

Both of these two are the eunuchs in charge of Elder Sixteen, and they have served by his side for many years.

Elder Sixteen heard the words and stood up, his face a bit ugly.It doesn't matter whether this slave will obey his orders or not, but he is the person around him after all, if something happens, he will not look good.

"My lord at the guard's office, which adult went there, but it was an imperial decree?" Elder Sixteen thought for a while and asked.

Zhao Feng nodded and said: "Yes, the people under Hou Bahunde, the Minister of the Guards, said that it was the oral order of the Long Live Lord to arrest Tao Jinxiao and Cao Degui, and they were charged with blackmail."

Zhao Feng said in one breath like pouring beans, Cao Yong was listening, and remembered that an official was hanged to death in Houshan two days ago, and he hanged himself.It was rumored that the official was a frequent visitor to the casino and probably hanged himself because he owed gambling money and was unable to repay it.

Of course, Cao Yong and Sixteenth Brother were afraid to bring out the servants around Sixteenth Brother, but after checking the case, there was no movement, and the case was closed in a hurry.

Is the arrest today related to the extortion that day?Brother Sixteen and Cao Yong looked at each other, feeling a little puzzled in their hearts.

Then I heard Zhao Feng say again: "The slave girl is afraid that she won't understand, so she made a special trip to inquire with the two guards who took the man, it seems that it has something to do with the kowtow case."

"Garley? Why is it involved in his house again!" Elder Sixteen was confused, turned around and said to Cao Yong: "Fu Ruo, I'm going back to have a look, let's go out for a walk tomorrow when I have free time! "

Cao Yong nodded and sent the sixteenth elder brother out of the house, feeling ashamed in his heart.Before Shengjia left Beijing, the case against Gali was already closed, so how could it involve the servant next to Brother Sixteen?
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When Elder Sixteen returned to his own residence, there was already an edict waiting for him, and when he saw Elder Sixteen, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Master Sixteen, hurry up and go with your servant, Lord Long Live is waiting for you! "

Elder Sixteen is guilty. Could it be that Tao Guoxiao and the others also received money from Kali? Why is Huang Ama thinking of liquidating this now?

After arriving at Nanmu Hall, the sixteenth elder brother discovered that the emperor not only passed on himself, but also the third elder brother and the fifteenth elder brother.

The Nanmu Hall is the "Danbo Jingcheng Hall". The halls and pavilions here are all built with high-quality golden nanmu, so everyone also calls this place the Nanmu Hall.

Kangxi was sitting behind the desk, while the third elder brother and the fifteenth elder brother stood in front of the emperor with their hands down, their faces full of fear.

Seeing Elder Sixteen arrived, Kangxi glanced at him and snorted coldly.

The sixteenth elder brother obediently stood beside the fifteenth elder brother, but he was a little bit convinced in his heart that he was afraid that the fact that those dog servants blackmailed the officials had really been revealed, but he didn't know why he had something to do with Ga Li.

Kangxi saw that Elder Sixteen had doubts on his face, so he threw a folder in front of the desk into his arms, and said, "Are you still confused? Take a good look at yourself! I have said long ago that eunuchs and others cannot be faked. Authorities, kill them when they happen, so that they don't dare to take chances, how can you still let the slaves be so rampant!?" Speaking of this, his face was a little deep, and he said: "You are the prince, elder brother, the Tian family Face or not, what is the reason for conniving so far, is it just for the sake of blackmail?"

Brother Sixteen was confused, so he opened the booklet and read it, but it was the booklet sent by the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

The former Minister of the Ministry of Households, Xi Funa, kowtowed and sued his family, Chang Ming'er, and others for collaborating with villains Sange, Cunzhu, Zhao Liu, Mingtu, Tu Bahai, Chang You, the son of the former left deputy capital Yushi Shounai, Yadai Daerbu, Seventy Eluo, eunuchs Li Jinzhong, Deng Zhen, Yang Maosheng, Tao Guotai, Wang Guozhu, Cao Guide, Tao Jinxiao, Su Guoyong, etc. extorted the property of the Yi family and forcibly released the money from the family.

Brother Sixteen looked at a row of names, and couldn't help but widen his eyes, they were all familiar.

Mingtu and Tu Bahai are the stewards of the third elder brother's house, needless to say; Chang You, the son of the former left deputy capital censor Shi Shounai, is a disciple of the ninth elder brother, and the eunuch Li Jinzhong is also his member; the eunuchs Deng Zhen, Yang Maosheng is the servant in the tenth prince's house; Yadai Daerbu and Qishi Eruo are the disciples of the fourteenth prince; Tao Guotai and Wang Guozhu are the eunuchs in charge of the fifteenth prince; Cao Guide and Tao Jinxiao are the sixteenth prince's side The rest of Su Guoyong is the eunuch of the clothes store. Elder Sixteen was once in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so he also knows about him.

Elder Sixteen couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling, it was all caused by money.It's just that even if these slaves are greedy for money, they can't blackmail them alone!
I can't blame Xifuna, a dismissed minister, who dared to sue these prince's servants.

It is impossible not to sue, to deal with these people, you can't beat them, you can't scold them, you can only give them money.It is estimated that he was also squeezed out of the other party, and there was really no other way, so he made such a bad move...

(End of this chapter)